If you have searched for an “HBO Max promo code” you have probably found pages full of codes that do nothing. HBO Max does not accept promo codes at sign-up. The savings that do exist are structural: the plan you pick, how you pay for it, the occasional sale on yearly plans and the bundles your phone or internet provider may include. Here is each one with the conditions, using US prices.
Key takeaways
- HBO Max does not accept promo codes at sign-up, so the savings come from the plan you choose and how you pay.
- Paying yearly is about 16% cheaper than paying monthly: Basic with Ads is $109.99 a year instead of $131.88 (US prices).
- Basic with Ads at $10.99 a month is the cheapest tier. It has the full catalogue in Full HD, but ads and no downloads.
- Check whether your phone or internet provider already includes HBO Max, and watch for the occasional sale on yearly plans.
1. Pay yearly and save about 16%
Every HBO Max tier has a yearly option that works out roughly 16% cheaper than twelve monthly payments:
- Basic with Ads: $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year (instead of $131.88).
- Standard: $18.49 a month or $184.99 a year.
- Premium: $22.99 a month or $229.99 a year.
Conditions: US prices before tax; prices differ by country. The yearly fee is charged up front in one payment. If you are already on a monthly plan you can switch to yearly in your account settings and the change applies at your next billing date.
2. Choose Basic with Ads if you can live with ads
Basic with Ads is the cheapest way in at $10.99 a month. You get the full catalogue in Full HD on two streams at once. Ads play before and during content and there are no downloads on this tier. Standard ($18.49) removes the ads and adds downloads; Premium ($22.99) adds 4K and four streams. Unless you watch offline or on a 4K screen, the ad tier is where most of the saving is.
3. Wait for the annual-plan sale
HBO Max runs occasional sales on yearly plans. The most recent one, in June 2026, offered 40% off the first year of yearly plans and ended on 15 July 2026. These sales are not announced far in advance; we list the next one on our HBO Max page as soon as it is live, with the end date. If you are not in a hurry, it is the single biggest saving available.
4. Check what your provider already includes
Mobile and internet providers often bundle HBO Max into their plans at no extra cost, sometimes with a trial period. Before paying separately, look in your provider’s app or account page under extras or entertainment. Bundle terms are set by the provider, not by HBO Max, so the included tier and how long it lasts vary.
What does not work
- Promo codes: there is no code field at HBO Max sign-up. Any site showing one is either outdated or describing a partner offer.
- Free trial: HBO Max does not currently offer a free trial in the US. Some partner bundles include one.
- Sharing across households: HBO Max limits accounts to one household; extra members cost extra.
Quick decision
- Check your provider first; it may already be included.
- If not, and you can wait, watch for the next yearly-plan sale.
- Otherwise pick Basic with Ads on the yearly plan: $109.99 for 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an HBO Max promo code?
No. HBO Max has no promo code field at sign-up. Pages listing HBO Max codes are outdated or describe a partner offer.
What is the cheapest way to get HBO Max?
In the US, Basic with Ads on the yearly plan: $109.99 for 12 months. If your mobile or internet provider bundles HBO Max, that can be cheaper still.
Does HBO Max have a free trial?
Not in the US at the moment. Some partner bundles from mobile or internet providers include one.
Sources: HBO Max help centre (plan prices and features), press coverage of the June 2026 annual-plan sale. US prices; last checked: 7 October 2026.
